Substitute Special Education CPSE​/CSE Chair Office of Students ities

SUBSTITUTE SPECIAL EDUCATION CPSE/CSE CHAIR

Office of Students with Exceptionalities
, Poughkeepsie City School District

Job : 1494

• New York State certification as a school psychologist, special education teacher, school social worker, or speech pathologist.
• Two or more years experience as a CPSE/CSE chairperson preferred.
• Multilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Position requires the planning, organization, and implementation of the appropriate instructional program to address the learning needs of the students; to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their potential in both curricular and extracurricular activities.

• Reports to the Coordinator of Students with Exceptionalities and the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel and Support Services. Must have solid knowledge of CPSE/CSE NYS law, guidelines and regulations related to Special Education services.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive data and apply current research and theory in the field.
• Maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Work with clerical support to schedule and arrange CSE and CPSE meetings; chair each CPSE/CSE meeting and ensure IEPs are accurately and completely prepared.
• Communicate with parents, staff, and agencies regarding CSE/CPSE meetings and recommendations.
• Coordinate CSE/CPSE activities with the State Education Department and participate in impartial hearings as needed.
• Perform other duties as specifically determined by the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel and Support Services and/or designee.

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials, and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

As soon as practicable.

Internal hires:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract. External hires:
Certified Substitute Rate - $180 per day (25-26 fiscal year).

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.